The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, will celebrate its seventh birthday with two outdoor shows at the end of June. The concerts will be held rain or shine at adjacent Mundy Park Friday, June 26 and Sunday, June 28. Chicago Farmer and The Fieldnotes will start the celebration on Friday
The Daughters of the American Revolution invite everyone to a special Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, at the St. Charles Police Department, 1515 W. Main St., St. Charles, Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m.. This patriotic event will feature St. Charles mayor Clint Hull, the Elias
The first annual Yorkville Area Pride festival will feature a variety of performers, local vendors, and engaging activities for children, ensuring a fun-filled day for everyone. The event will take place Saturday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Pkwy.,
A cast of world-class performers will lead attendees on an explosive journey through nine circles of circus excellence with awe inspiring aerial artistry and amazing acrobatics at Chicago Premium Outlets, 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd, Aurora. For tickets and more information, visit www.paranormalcirque.com or call 941-704-8572. — Cirque Entertainment
Batavia Park District executive director Allison Niemela was recognized for her role in co-creating a statewide recreation campaign at the June 16 meeting of the Batavia Park Board. Illinois State representative Matt Hanson presented her with a copy of House Resolution 594, officially recognizing July 11 as Unplug Illinois Day.
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit will offer a free recycle and shred day Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Kifowit’s office parking lot, 1677 Montgomery Rd., Aurora. Three garbage bags or two banker boxes will be accepted for paper shredding until a truck reaches capacity. Accepted for
The Sugar Grove Fire Protection District and the Sugar Grove Park District at the Library will host bike and helmet checks and a bike skills course before the main event Thursday, July 2 at the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. The Bike Rodeo will take
Aurora’s St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will host a free pops concert and ice cream social Wednesday, July 8. The third annual concert by the church’s music ministry will be at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at the church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. An ice cream social will follow
Alley Art Festival is an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place on the last Saturday of August. This is the second in a series about the event that is ending this year. Sixteen years is the sweet spot for me. I thought of ending Alley
Congregants from Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora gather for a photo before marching in the Aurora’s annual Pride parade Sunday, June 14.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their June membership meeting Wednesday, June 10, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guest speaker for this month’s meeting was Lisa Foydel, resource development manager, for Tri City Health Partnership, 314 Walnut Street, in
Elgin Concerts in the Park are back for 2026! All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m.. Location alternates between the Wing Park Bandshell (1010 Wing St.) and The Pavilion at Lords Park (100 Oakwood Blvd). A food truck will be available before and during each concert.
Geneva’s 1893 replica Viking ship will host visitors Sunday, June 21; Saturday, June 27; and Sunday, June 28, at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Dr. in Geneva. Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The public is invited. Parking is free. Cost is $7 per adult, $4 for
Rev up your engines and pull up to one of Batavia’s favorite summer events, the annual Batavia Moose 682 Car Show, Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S Batavia Ave, Batavia. Food, drinks, raffles, prizes, and a full day of cars and
Cheap Trick, the iconic rock band from Rockford, will come to downtown Aurora’s RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, Thursday, June 25. Gates open at 6 p.m.. Show at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $50. For tickets and information, visit riveredgeaurora.com. —Jay Kelly PR
The Village of Montgomery invites the community to gather at Montgomery Park, 310 N. River St., Wednesday, June 24, for a special Concert in the Park celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary of independence. The free event will feature the Wayne Messmer Quartet, performing from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The
The City of Aurora and the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18 to commemorate the reopening of RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, following nearly $16 million in renovations and expansion. The event, which is open to
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in June. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Stories in the Park- Rotary Park, Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.. Explore Yorkville Parks
Jennie Colosi turned 103 years June 6, and Plum Landing honored the milestone with a heartfelt celebration June 5. The Aurora Public Library surprised her with a gift basket and brought their mascot Rory to join the festivities, while guests enjoyed teacup bouquets with bookmark centerpieces—an ode to Jennie’s love
Train enthusiasts pose with Union Pacific’s “Big Boy” #4014, the world’s largest operational steam locomotive, in West Chicago June 2.
